Behind the Characters’ Quirks
In addition to giving my characters personality types and color seasons, I also like to give them a hobby, trait, or preference that’s one of mine to help connect me to the characters. Here are…
Behind the Magic
In my stories, magic is used every day, but it always costs something (Newton’s third law, you know), and that cost can be difficult to control or predict except for small spells. (Although sometimes even…
Tales and Themes Behind the Stories
Ever since I was little, I adored fairy tales—I still do. 🙂 So I love including bits and pieces of fairy tales (or other iconic tales) in my stories. Here are the tales and themes…
Behind the Scents
Although I never bother with makeup or chic clothes, I love perfume. It’s easy and fun, but I have to be careful of the perfumes I wear—some scents give me migraines or irritate me after…
Handling the Black Witch
Aragon’s meeting of the magic marshal who helps handle the black witch. Told from Master Marshal Thurston’s point of view. After receiving an unexpected note from Lord Islaye the Minister of Magic, Sam strode into…
Karamel Nut Sweetice
Selena’s favorite dessert, although she never ate it often until she met Aragon. Sweetice (or ice cream) requires either a lot of ice or magic to make, so it’s a luxury only the wealthy can…
The Gold Griffin’s Fish Pie
A popular dish at Aragon’s favorite tavern. Pairs well with their special gold ale that glows when the drinker tells the truth. 1 cup fish stock 1 cup milk 1 lb fish (white fish or…
Lymon Balm Scent
The recipe passed down to Selena from her mother the summer before she died. This is the scent Selena always wears. Harvest lymon balm leaves. (Flower stalks may be included.) Best time to harvest is…
The Spellbinding Courtship is now live!
Threatened by an evil witch and a scheming uncle, Selena flees to a brothel and meets Aragon, who rescues her but refuses to act on their attraction. After his family presents her at court, he…
What’s in a Name: The Spellbinding Courtship
When I name my characters, I love giving their names hidden meanings. Often these meanings aren’t mentioned in the story, but I know they’re there. 😉 In The Spellbinding Courtship, the heroine is Selena Nieve…